Free Drop In

Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies is back! Little Buddies (Grades K-3) choose books and enjoy time reading with Big Buddies from the library's teen volunteer program. Little Buddies will be matched with Big Buddies on a first-come, first-served basis.

READING BUDDIES
Ages 5 - 9 | Free limited drop in
Saturdays, May 25 and June 22 | Start times at 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, & 12:30pm

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Elementary (5-9 years)
Registration: 

CCRR Playtime

The Child Care Resource and Referral Centre are taking over the library! Join us for free drop-in play featuring different toys and activities.

CCRR PLAYTIME
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Wednesdays, May 15 and June 19
1:30 - 3:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

In or around the Keith Gordon Room.

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Registration: 

StoryWalk® at Duchess Park Dog Park

Visit the StoryWalk® at the Duchess Park Dog Park at anytime! Simply start at the first sign, and follow the story around the fence. Story changes monthly.
It is available daily rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

SELF-DIRECTED STORYWALK
All Ages | Free drop in
Available until October 31, 2024
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Duchess Park Dog Park

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

If the StoryWalk® needs maintenance, please call the library at 250-563-9251 ext 100.

Location: 
Other
Target Audience: 
Families
Registration: 

Saturday Storytime @ NECHAKO

PLEASE NOTE that due to the Spring Book Sale, Storytime for Saturday, April 13 will instead take place at Nechako Branch. Join a PGPL staff person and other families for a half hour of stories, songs, and movement!

SATURDAY STORYTIME
April 13 @ Nechako Branch, in the Hart!
10:15 - 10:45am | 0-5 years

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Registration: 

Galaxy in a Jar Craft Time

Create your own Galaxy in a Jar!

GALAXY IN A JAR Craft Time
Ages 5 - 12 | Free drop in
Wednesday, March 27 | 3:15 - 4:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Elementary (5-9 years)
Registration: 

Teen Hangout

It's pizza night! Hangout and play video games on the big screen, play new or tried-and-true board games, and enjoy a low-key craft corner.

TEEN HANGOUT
Teens | Free drop in
Thursdays, March 21 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 

Teen Writers Circle

Writers! Join us at a round circle where you discuss and share your current stories, poetry, and projects with a supportive peer group. Snacks provided.

TEEN WRITERS CIRCLE
Teens 13-18 | Free drop in
Wednesdays, March 20 - April 17 | 4:00 - 5:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 

Teen Alliance

The Teen Alliance is a safe, inclusive, and fun space for all teens. Each meet will feature a variety of activities, including board games and video games, crafts and discussions.

TEEN ALLIANCE
Ages 13 - 18 | Free drop in
Tuesdays, March 26, April 9, 23 | 4:00 - 4:45pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 

Thursday Babytime

Join a PGPL staff member for half an hour of songs and rhymes for babies!

THURSDAY BABYTIME
March 21 - April 25
11:30am - 12:00pm | Birth - walking
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Babies (0-12 months)
Registration: 

Wednesday Babytime @ Nechako

Join a PGPL staff member for half an hour of songs and rhymes for babies!

WEDNESDAY BABYTIME @ NECHAKO
March 20 - April 24
11:30am - 12:00pm | Birth - walking
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Babies (0-12 months)
Registration: